This model form, a Petition for Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt, is intended for use to initiate a request to the court to take the stated action. The form can be easily completed by filling in the blanks and/or adapted to fit your specific facts and circumstances. Available in for download now, in standard format(s).
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How to fill out Arizona Petition For Order To Show Cause Regarding Contempt?
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What Is Contempt of Court? Contempt of court is an act of disrespect or disobedience toward a court or interference with its orderly process. Examples include disrupting court proceedings, interfering with attempts to obtain evidence, destroying evidence, disobeying a court order, and intimidating witnesses.
Service of Notice: Serve notice of the contempt petition to the alleged contemnor. This can be done through registered post or in ance with court rules. Court Appearance: Attend court hearings as scheduled and present your case. It's important to provide evidence to prove the contempt of court.
Constitutional Background Article 129: Grants Supreme Court the power to punish for contempt of itself. Article 142(2): Enables the Supreme Court to investigate and punish any person for its contempt. Article 215: Grants every High Court the power to punish for contempt of itself.
Contempt proceedings can be initiated either by filing an application or by the court itself suo moto. In both the cases, contempt proceedings must be initiated within one year from the date on which contempt is alleged to have been committed.
Being impolite to legal authorities in the courtroom, or rebelliously failing to follow a court order may draw Contempt of Court proceedings. A judge can levy sanctions such as a penalty or prison for someone found guilty of contempt of court.